Shane Tuttle
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And screw the bible thumping. I want a seperation of church and state.
So, you want an athiest running the country? I don't think you really know, more less others, what separation between church and state means. Just because he believes doesn't mean that he should not be president. His beliefs are similar in context to how this country was founded to begin with...Judeo-Christian PHILOSOPHY. I'd fear an athiest or muslim as president before one that is sound in his own beliefs.
OH NO! A CHRISTIAN FANATIC! He's going to shove his beliefs down our throats. "OK, everybody must be saved during my presidency or everybody is going to hell!" Give me a big fat break. How many presidents were staunch believers in their faith? Don't see us in a Neo-christian state of government now due to their oppression. As a matter of fact, I see the lack of morally convicted presidents being a part of the social decline we're in now... Just my opinion, of course.
To address the OP question: Because we don't know him. The only potential GOP candidate doing less to expose his views than Huckabee is Thompson. Let's wait and see how he does in Iowa, and whether that showing attracts enough big donors for a viable national campaign.
My thoughts are similar to yours. Just a short time ago, candidates were stumping way too early for my taste. Now, it's time to see them step up their efforts. Time is starting to run out for the "nobodies" to prove they are the "somebodies"...
Does the Governor of Arkansas not have veto power?
Yes, but congress have the power to override his veto, also.
Huckabee may be pro-2A but he is woefully weak on illegal immigration. That, for me, is reason enough to not support him.
And the jury is still out for me to believe this or not. I'm suspect on his stance on the issue. This is one of the biggest issues for me as far as a hot button issue...
As strongly as I feel about the 2nd and would like to vote for someone that feels the same way, I cannot take anyone seriously that does not believe in evolution and wants to teach creationism in the public schoools as "science".
But it's OK for public schools to teach the Theory of Evolution in science class? How biased is that statement? This is one example of how kids are being brainwashed.
Huckabee is also the most second Amendment friendy. He's a champion of the Second Amendment.
Allenomics, although you may be right..there is one other candidate that may give Huckabee a run for the money on this. However, he's still a staunch supporter no less...
ive done all the research i need to do. to say he is conservative is laughable. unless a near complete disregard for the constitution except for, seemingly, the second amendment is "conservative" now. just because you are christian, pro-life, against gay marriage etc, doesnt make you a conservative. hannity et al may want you to believe that, but it is far from the truth. will you (or any huckabee supporters) respond to any of the facts i have presented?
smoking bans?
raising taxes some 20-odd times? (btw, i was thinking about it, and the excuse that the arkansas legislature has a dem majority is a very poor one, seeing as our current congress has a dem majority...)
stance on global warming?
illegal immigration? (current lip service doesnt count)
federal ban on abortion?
Alright, Molson. You assert some valid questions about Huckabee. I'll try to explain my stance.
1. Smoking bans. If he wants to ban tobacco products on government property, well, go ahead. I can't stand cigarette smoke. HOWEVER, I don't think ANY government, whether state or federal, should impose laws against tobacco products on PRIVATE property or businesses. Whatever Huckabee imposes, it really isn't enough for me to not vote for him. I'll allow smokers to do what they need to do in that respect.
2. Tax raising 20 times? I think if he really did ADVOCATE raising taxes, it would be a bigger stink when he claims that he isn't a fan of raising them. I need to research more into why/if they were during his time as governor. i.e. congress overriding vetos, citizens voted for the increase, etc.
3. Arkansas legislature as a dem in my opinon IS a good one. You can see how very little can get done sometimes when two different parties are represented...common problem. Excuse for ALL his actions? No. But, he can't just wave a majic wand and have his way either...
4. Global warming? Since everybody has about as many definitons of it as people with opinions...I don't care what his stance is as long as he doesn't want to save the african fruit fly from extinction by raising my taxes to fund it...
5. Abortion? This is one of the few issues that I see that the federal govt. should be allowed to be involved. In a nutshell without going off the deep end, to me life is a life whether it's in a mother's belly or not. Somebody needs to protect the defensless. Argue all day on this one. But, I will never change my mind on this.
Whether you agree with me or not, I hope I respected your wishes on answering your questions and hope it ties with the OP's questions...
You guys let me know when you find a candidate you agree with on EVERY position.
Raccol, you basically made the MOST effective statement on this forum in quite some time. Huckabee may not fall into every category that I agree with. But, he is still someone I'm seriously considering.